Antique Spinner Fob
1860s British Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, Citrine, Gold
Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Spinner Fob
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Spinner Fob
Citrine, 18k Gold
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Spinner Fob
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Antique Spinner Fob
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Antique Spinner Fob
Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
20th Century English Antique Spinner Fob
9k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Spinner Fob
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Spinner Fob
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Spinner Fob
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Spinner Fob
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Spinner Fob
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Spinner Fob
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Spinner Fob
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, 9k Gold
1910s British Art Nouveau Antique Spinner Fob
Citrine, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Spinner Fob
Amethyst, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Carnelian, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Spinner Fob
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1870s German Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Rock Crystal, Silver
1870s German Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Rock Crystal, Silver
1910s British George V Antique Spinner Fob
9k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Spinner Fob
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Spinner Fob
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, 9k Gold
1850s British Early Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Spinner Fob
Agate, 15k Gold
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Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- What is an antique fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
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